Tech USA is partnered with an established automotive manufacturing client to find a motivated Project Manager (APQP Focus) for major Automotive OEMs! You'll join an experienced team of engineering professionals driving projects all the way through to production.
We're looking for a team player who can partner with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to drive success. Position offers competitive pay and very competitive benefits package.
Responsibility Summary : -Lead and coordinate projects with external customers and within the company to meet target milestones.
- Lead the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process for new product launches.-Delivers program to manufacturing location at stable volume metrics in the areas of cost, quality, and delivery.
- Act as customer liaison for program progress.-Develop and monitor a time based APQP achievement plan reporting APQP program deliverables.
- Lead program development progress / stage reviews reporting program status.-Assist in the preparation of quotation packages based on sound engineering judgment.
- Suggest and evaluate cost savings proposals.-Lead and actively participate in evaluation of continuous improvement activities.
- Lead problem solving activities.-Act as liaison between facilities within the organization.-Give direction to program team members as necessary to meet program objectives.
- Perform all other responsibilities as designated by the supervisor.Experience Summary : - Engineering degree or equivalent experience- Automotive product development experience;
- prefer minimum 5 years- Familiarity with ISO / TS16949, APQP and PPAP procedures and deliverables- Strategic and forward thinking- Team leadership skills- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, focus on summary style communications and presentation skills- Problem solving skills;
- emphasis on driving problem definition and real root cause- Data driven analysis- Conflict resolution, negotiation skills, ability to drive to a potential compromise- Strong computer skills with the Microsoft Office Suite;
Microsoft Project desirable- Ability to manage and lead multiple deliverables to deadlines
30+ days ago